Gartner found that 77% of board members expect AI to deliver productivity and cost savings. Yet 97% of organizations cannot cut expenses solely through productivity measures. 38% of companies are over budget on AI. 85% plan to spend even more next year. Only 21% of time saved by AI is redirected to innovative work. 78% of leaders lack alignment on where AI matters most. Just 9% of CEOs report transformational change from AI agents. 84% still call AI a top investment priority for the next three years. Gartner surveyed over 1,800 employees for the report. HR teams are urged to align AI strategies with workplace value. The figures come from a Gartner study.

• 77% of board members expect AI to deliver productivity and cost savings
• 97% of organizations cannot cut expenses solely through productivity measures
• 38% of companies are over budget on AI
• 85% plan to spend more next year